Q Talk

[Kachina624]

That reminds me of the time Stacey Stauffer described Brazil as being on the West Coast of South America.  I believe she used to give weather reports on local TV which probably means she studied lots of geography.

[handygal2]

@Alison Wonderland wrote:

We all make mistakes sometimes, especially when unscripted and live. One mistake does not automatically mean she needs a better command of the English language. A pattern of behavior would indicate a need for better command of the English language, but you have cited a single occurrence. One instance means she slipped, as we all do on occasion.

@Alison Wonderland : According to these forums, this person has had several gaffes, although l haven’t seen them all.

[Imaoldhippie]

I just cant wrap my mind around that hosts are not allowed mistakes.  Hosts are people and therefore human and make mistakes.  I would venture to say that most of the viewing audience did not catch the word or does not know what it means.  So life will go on.

[Kachina624]

@Imaoldhippie.  There's a difference between a minor mistake, which anyone could make, and a major gaffe.  A person with a college education should be more astute than to make gaffes.  They show lack of preparation and forethought.

[AvalonRose]

I don't know what it is except ugly...

https://www.qvc.com/Quacker-Factory-Springtime-Reversible-Sequins-Elbow-Sleeve-Tee.product.A374537.h... 

[ellaphant]

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@handygal2 wrote:

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@Peaches McPhee wrote:

I think we have all made mistakes when speaking, and used the wrong word.  

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True... myself included. But everyday speaking, and television broadcasting are two different things, and the standards for TV should be higher, IMO.

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People on TV also make mistakes. Gee. Be kind.

[ellaphant]

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@handygal2 wrote:

Last evening, Kristine Zell presented the new Q2 Big Deal at 9 p.m.: a tee with reversible sequins, in 4 motifs. Angel Smedley, the brand rep., was with her. Early in the presentation, Kristine made a remark about the shirt being the “antithesis of Quacker Factory.” WHAT?? Did anyone else catch this? I think that’s the exact opposite of what she was trying to say. She was  attempting to convey that the shirt is a perfect example of QF’s style.

A better command of the English language is called for here, IMO. I’m surprised this video wasn’t replaced with a subsequent one, with a different host. Just some constructive criticism here...

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Omg ! What a tragedy!!! 

[Sheila P-Burg]

@LorelaiGilmore  ..... Ordinary word:  opposite, reverse. And speaking in plain normal language is not "dumbing down". How many people use that word in their daily life?

[handygal2]

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@ellaphant wrote:

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@handygal2 wrote:

Last evening, Kristine Zell presented the new Q2 Big Deal at 9 p.m.: a tee with reversible sequins, in 4 motifs. Angel Smedley, the brand rep., was with her. Early in the presentation, Kristine made a remark about the shirt being the “antithesis of Quacker Factory.” WHAT?? Did anyone else catch this? I think that’s the exact opposite of what she was trying to say. She was  attempting to convey that the shirt is a perfect example of QF’s style.

A better command of the English language is called for here, IMO. I’m surprised this video wasn’t replaced with a subsequent one, with a different host. Just some constructive criticism here...

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Omg ! What a tragedy!!! 

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Who said it was a tragedy?

[LorelaiGilmore]

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@Sheila P-Burg wrote:

@LorelaiGilmore  ..... Ordinary word:  opposite, reverse. And speaking in plain normal language is not "dumbing down". How many people use that word in their daily life?

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It is not an uncommon word. It's a word that I would not find unusual to hear in a conversation with friends. It's not like this word is so obscure that people would likely not know its meaning. In this case, I do think it's dumbing down. The phrase "normal language" indicates a bias.